Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
318. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a response regarding an application for an exceptional needs payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31669/16]
View answerThe person concerned applied for an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) scheme in respect of his son on 14th September 2016 seeking help with the expenses for a medical procedure on his son.
The ENP was disallowed as expenses incurred for medical procedures are not recoupable from the SWA scheme. A decision letter issued on 21st October 2016 advising the person concerned of the disallowance and of his right to request a review of the decision.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
